Umpire Training Page
UPDATED 14-Aug-2026
Winter Umpire Online Training Sessions
from Qld Cricket..
Here are links to detailed Laws Training Sessions covering the new Laws of Cricket (2017 Code 4th ed. 2026)
Speakers include Brisbane First Grade Umpires Michael Mellifont, Peter Boland, Nathan James and others
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Session 1 Video
Covering 2026 Laws 1 to 12
Running time 1h38m
CLICK HERE
Session 2 Video
Covering 2026 Laws 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, parts of 41
Running time 1h50m
CLICK HERE
Session 3 Video
Covering 2026 Laws 18, 19, 23, 25, 28, 41.17, Appendix A
Running time 1h39m
CLICK HERE
Session 4 Video
Covering 2026 Laws 24, 25, 26, 28, 31
Running time 1h30m
CLICK HERE
Session 5 Video
Covering 2026 Laws 32-39
Running time approx. 1h44m
CLICK HERE
Session 6 Video
Covering 2026 Laws 41, 16, 42, 2.13, 12, 20, 16
Running time approx. 1h55m
CLICK HERE
Presentation PDF’s
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Session 1 CLICK HERE
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Session 2 CLICK HERE
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Session 3 CLICK HERE
QC 2026 Laws of Cricket Exam
CLICK HERE
Contains 50 multiple choice questions drawn from the 2017 Code 4th Edition – 2026 (i.e. the “new” Laws). Pass mark is 80%.
Check your result by clicking the “View results” button on the completion page.
(This exam does not pass you for anything other your confidence in knowing the Laws of Cricket.)
Additional sessions focussing on expert topics
Tue 18-Aug
7pm
Richard McInnes (Aust Sports Commission):
What does everyone needs from today’s umpires?
Register here LINK https://tinyurl.com/bdcsc635
Thu 20-Aug
6pm
A Night with the ICC Umpires
Live from Mackay 2nd Test Aust v Bangladesh
Register here LINK https://tinyurl.com/bdcsc635
QSDCA Umpire Training Meeting 16-Feb-2026
Umpire to Umpire Signals CLICK HERE
Square Leg Umpire Duties CLICK HERE
Pitch Rolling Explainer CLICK HERE
Guide to Finals 2026
- Over 40’s CLICK HERE
- Sunday 50 CLICK HERE
Guide to Finals 2026
- Super 20 CLICK HERE
- Saturdays CLICK HERE
QSDCA Umpire Training Meeting 19-Jan-2026
Guide to Reg 25 Innings Finish Time CLICK HERE
(For Sat 35 overs, Over 40 and MLC 50 matches).
How to do an Effective CoB Report CLICK HERE
.Appendix A Code of Behaviour LINK
QC Code of Behaviour Report Form LINK
QSDCA Umpire Training Meeting 15-Dec-2025
The BBQ Quiz
CLICK HERE
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Here are links to Summer Training Sessions run by Qld Cricket.
Speakers include Umpires Michael Mellifont, Tom Logan, Elsie Bradford, Nathan James. Hosts Jim Torpey & Matthew Skinner
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October Session
Fieldcraft, Signalling and Communication with your partner
Video running time 1h02m
CLICK HERE
ICC Test Umpire Special
Q&A with (L to R) Sharfuddoula, Adrian Holdstock, Nitin Menon, Ranjan Madugalle
Video running time 1h09m
CLICK HERE
January Session
Lightning, Thunder and Sun
Video running time 1h02m
CLICK HERE
QSDCA Umpire Training Meeting 17-Nov-2025
Unfair Play Guide
Printable cut out ‘n’ keep version CLICK HERE
For more info read the relevant Laws of Cricket HERE
To make an Unfair Play report…
Use the QC Code of Behaviour Report form HERE
How to report 5p run incidents CLICK HERE
Saliva (that's spit) on the ball is not allowed.
Since Season 2022/23 Law 41.3 says
No Saliva (spit) on the ball.
This includes directly e.g. licking the ball or indirectly e.g. via fingers
- Use of saliva on the ball can lead to ball being replaced (subject to opposition approval).
- Whether replaced or not, use of saliva on the ball means there will be 5 penalty runs awarded and a report.
- If it happens again, more penalty runs, report and Bowler suspended for the rest of the match.
Sweat is allowed to be used to shine the ball.
Other things which cannot be used:
- any artifical substance (eg. car wax, sunscreen, lollies, bottle tops)
- any bodily substance other than sweat (eg. earwax, elbow grease, snot, anything else)
- too much time (i.e. no time wasting)
Removing mud or use of a drying cloth requires umpire’s permission.
See Law 41.3.2
QSDCA Umpire Training Meeting 20-Oct-2025
QSDCA Umpire Training Meeting 25-Aug-2025
QSDCA Umpire Training Meetings 2024/25
International Test Umpire Event
12-Dec-2024
Richard Illingworth
Richard Kettleborough
Chris Gaffaney
Donovan Koch
12 Dec at Qld Cricket, Albion.
Link to video clip of the Q&A session
Umpire Training Meeting 20-Feb-2024
Mel Johnson’s Final meeting
This one is it, the time has come.
Mel presented these attributes of a good Umpire.
Thanks Mel, it’s been a privilege.
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Mel’s attributes of a good umpire LINK
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Umpire Training Meeting
17-Jan-2023
HANDOUTS
New Version of Law 38.3 “Mankads” (in force 19-Jan-2023) LINK
Umpire Training Meeting
30-Aug-2022
HANDOUTS
QC 2022 Law Changes Presentation LINK
2022 Law Changes Video Youtube LINK
UMPIRE ACCREDITATION
Umpiring accreditation is managed by Cricket Australia. Previously accredited umpires will be asked to do reaccreditation each 4 years. New umpires in QSDCA are expected to work towards a minimum accreditation within a reasonable timeframe.
Accreditation gives you recognition for your umpiring qualifications and puts you in touch with resources to maintain your knowledge and skills in cricket umpiring throughout Australia. Accredited umpires are better for cricket and provide confidence to players in their umpires.
Note: Accredited umpires are insured for accidents arising from mishaps at cricket matches to which they are officially appointed.
Relevant to QSDCA there are 2 levels of Accreditation (there are other levels for elite cricket.)
- Community Officiating (similar to the old “level 1”)
- Representative Officiating (similar to the old “level 2”)
(RE) ACCREDITATION STEP BY STEP
1. You’ll be sent an email well before your expiry date via your previously registered email address. If you can’t receive email on that address then contact the Association and we’ll try to find out what can be done.
2. Go to this website https://www.community.cricket.com.au/umpire/reaccrediation
3. Login… (check guides below for steps) to check your previous training records, to access courses, to access umpiring resources and guides.
4. These pdf guides will help you navigate the website.
- Accessing Community Officiating Accreditation
- Accessing ‘My Training Record’
- Accessing Community and Representative Reaccreditation.
Note: Last page of “Accessing Community and Representative Reaccreditation” details how to obtain your reaccreditation certificate. Also Cricket Australia is no longer issuing Umpire ID cards.
5. Once the online learning relevant to your reaccreditation is complete, please complete this form and send it to secretary@qsdca.com.au
Thanks for your persistence with reaccreditation. It tales a little effort but it will reward you out on the field of play.